Childrens Residential Autism Specialist - Evening Shift

The Devereux Foundation • West Chester, PA

148d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives children & youth? Do you want teach valuable life and social skills to children? Do you have the ability to work with an oppositional and defiant population of children? At Devereux as a Autism Specialist you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis. Every day as a Autism Specialist… Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe Engage in daily activities such as ADL's, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
• Some experience in behavioral health preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe
• Engage in daily activities such as ADL's, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with
• Implement treatment plan goals and objectives

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment
• Participate in the treatment planning process
• Excellent Benefits
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED